# The Santa Killer, AKA The Covina Massacre

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Podcast: [Ouch! Was that a Ghost?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ouch-was-that-a-ghost-6584292)
Published: 2025-12-18T10:00:18+00:00
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## Resource

In the quaint Covina, California; A man wearing a Santa suit enters a home on Xmas Eve 2008. He proceeds to murder 9 family members. He attacks his former in-laws and wife; Killing the 9 with gunshots and arson, all before killing himself. Thank you everyone so much for listening, and Happy Holidays! citations Police say Santa shooter targeted mother, lawyer – The Press Democrat Mother of gunman in Santa suit speaks - Los Angeles Times ‘Santa' killer's victim fondly remembered in Oklahoma Bad Santa: Bruce Pardo and the Covina Christmas Massacre

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